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About Cargo Hunters
Cargo Hunters drops you into a decaying Earth where humanity has been wiped out by superviruses. You pilot a remote‑controlled humanoid robot to scavenge resources, build a shelter, and face hostile encounters. The game blends extraction‑style PvE shooting with open‑ended survival choices. Whether you rely on brute force, stealth, crafting, or trade, every decision—weight, noise, condition—affects what you can keep when you finally extract.
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Post‑Apocalyptic Premise
The world has suffered a temperature rise that released superviruses from melting Antarctic ice, wiping out all life that moved, grew, or breathed. Wealthy survivors fled during a ‘Second Exodus’ leaving Earth a dead, resource‑rich wasteland. Players act as a remote‑controlled humanoid robot, tasked with scavenging loot and surviving in this hostile environment, while powerful clients pay for recovered memorabilia.
- Observe environmental storytelling to gauge the severity of the outbreak.
- Consider the narrative tone when choosing how aggressive or cautious to play.
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Extraction PvE Shooter
Cargo Hunters is described as a third‑person extraction PvE shooter, meaning players must complete runs and then extract to keep any gathered loot. Failure results in losing everything found during that session. The extraction loop encourages careful planning of loadout, noise, and equipment condition, as each run’s success determines what resources you retain.
- Prioritize items that aid both combat and extraction to maximize retained loot.
- Balance noise output with firepower to avoid attracting unnecessary enemies.
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Resource Collection & Shelter Building
Players collect loot, build shelters, and can harvest body parts from fallen enemies to recycle. Carrying capacity, weight, noise, and condition all influence what can be taken to safety. Shelter construction and resource recycling form a daily routine, allowing players to shape their survival strategy over multiple runs.
- Track weight and noise levels to avoid overburdening your robot.
- Recycle unnecessary parts early to free up inventory space.
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Combat and Weapon Variety
A wide range of firearms, blunt weapons, and modifications are available, each with distinct specs, ballistics, conditions, ammo types, and handling. Players can also dismember enemies to harvest parts. Choosing weapons wisely is crucial, as “a lot of firearms brings a lot of trouble (and fun),” indicating trade‑offs between firepower and potential complications.
- Test different weapon specs to find a balance between damage and handling.
- Consider ammo availability when selecting a primary firearm.
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Multiplayer and Co‑op Modes
Cargo Hunters supports single‑player, multiplayer, and online co‑op play, allowing groups to tackle extraction runs together. The game’s features list includes “Co‑op” and “Online Co‑op,” indicating collaborative options. The game lists both “Co‑op” and “Online Co‑op,” so playing with others can shape how your group gathers resources, handles enemies, and reaches extraction.
- Coordinate loadouts with teammates to cover multiple combat roles.
- Communicate noise‑generating actions to minimize group detection.
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